Preview: Marlins continue road trip, begin series against Mets with doubleheader Monday
The Miami Marlins will remain on the road Monday night as they play a doubleheader against the host New York Mets.
Preview: Rays riding 6-game win streak into series opener vs. visiting Blue Jays
The Tampa Bay Rays have dominant veteran Charlie Morton on the mound Monday night as they kick off their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Gutierrez' two goals spark Sporting KC to 3-2 win at Seattle
Felipe Gutierrez scored twice in the first half, including his fifth penalty kick conversion of the year, boosting Sporting Kansas City past the Sounders 3-2.
Skip Bayless believes Tom Brady will play at least three more seasons after new contract
Tom Brady signed a 2-year, $23 million extension with the New England Patriots. Skip Bayless explains why this extension proves the quarterback will play longer than his extension.
After years of inattention, state parks getting maintenance
DIXON SPRINGS, Ill. (AP) – Parks around Illinois are seeing a flurry of maintenance activity after years of inattention due to a state budget standoff.
Maguire becomes most expensive defender with move to United
Manchester United has made Harry Maguire the world’s most expensive defender after signing him from Leicester for around $100 million
Galesburg Council to consider making treasurer unpaid position
The Galesburg City Council Monday night will render a decision on making the city treasurer an unpaid position appointed by the mayor, as opposed to a part-time elected position.
Newcomers come up big for A’s in 4-2 win over Cardinals
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Tanner Roark pitched five innings to get the win in his Oakland debut, and the Athletics beat Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Sunday.
Heyward, Darvish lead Cubs to sweep of Brewers with 7-2 win
CHICAGO (AP) – Jason Heyward drove in three runs, Yu Darvish pitched five effective innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Sunday to sweep their weekend series.
Garcia slam, Jimenez 3-run shot lead White Sox past Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Leury Garcia hit a grand slam, Eloy Jimenez added a three-run shot and Tim Anderson also went deep to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 10-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter activated from injured list
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Infielder Matt Carpenter was activated from the injured list by the St. Louis Cardinals and was set to lead off against the Oakland Athletics.
Cubs’ Contreras on injured list with hamstring strain
CHICAGO (AP) – Cubs All-Star catcher Willson Contreras has gone on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring.
Cook County Jail hosts international chess tournament
CHICAGO (AP) – A unique two-day chess tournament will be held at Cook County Jail in Chicago this week.
Rare coins featured at state unclaimed property auction
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs will host a live auction of unclaimed property at the Illinois State Fair.
Chicago archbishop blames ‘hateful rhetoric’ after shootings
CHICAGO (AP) – The archbishop of Chicago says “hateful rhetoric” from some of the country’s leaders is partly to blame for mass shootings.
State Fair officials hope lower prices, upgrades boost crowd
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois State Fair officials hope lower ticket prices and infrastructure renovations will help boost attendance.
Construction is nearly complete on Lee County jail
DIXON, Ill. (AP) – Crews are putting the final touches on 41,000-square-foot law enforcement center in Lee County that includes a 96-bed jail.
Police: 7 injured in overnight shooting at Chicago park
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say seven people have been injured in an early morning shooting at a park on the city’s West Side.
Officials: Chicago train upgrades project to begin in fall
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago officials say construction will start this fall on a modernization project to help speed up some city train lines.
Obama library brings elation but also fear of displacement
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago residents living near the Obama Presidential Center’s proposed site say the prospect of a gleaming center honoring the president they supported excites them, but they also fear neighborhood revitalization might push them out.